The Golden State Warriors attempted to trade for nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George this offseason. A deal would have required George to opt-into the final year of his contract with the LA Clippers, which the Warriors believe he would have done in order to land in Golden State.

The Warriors, who tried to trade for both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, held desires to acquire both All-Stars.

When Mike Dunleavy laid out the blueprint to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen wasn’t Plan B. He was a subsection of Plan A. The Warriors wanted both wings —